- Description
- Students examine the complexity of wildlife issues affecting Alberta and the rest of the world, and demonstrate individual and shared actions that foster the sustainable management of wildlife.
- Prerequisite
- WLD2090: Issues in Wildlife
- Parameters
- Access to relevant government and community resources.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and compare social, economic and environmental perspectives regarding a range of current wildlife issues
1.1 describe past and present trends in the recreational and/or commercial use of a wildlife space or species
1.2 describe ways in which stakeholder groups make use of the judicial, legislative and regulatory systems in working toward their objectives
1.3 analyze differing points of view regarding how, when and to what degree the space or species should be used
1.4 analyze issues concerning the scientific, biological, aesthetic, economic and/or intrinsic value of the space or species
2 compare and contrast issues and trends involving wildlife in Canada with similar issues and trends in other parts of the world
2.1 compare and contrast a Canadian issue involving wildlife with a similar issue in other parts of the world; e.g., habitat loss, distribution, diversity and abundance of species
2.2 research the global impacts of the recreational and/or commercial use of a wildlife space or species; e.g., social and cultural, economic, environmental
2.3 infer the long-range effects of acquiring, protecting, improving and restoring wildlife habitat in Canada and other parts of the world
3 present a plan of action for the sustainable management of wildlife
3.1 compare and contrast different philosophies, ethics and alternatives regarding how best to ensure the health and viability of a wildlife space or species
3.2 evaluate the goals and objectives of one or more wildlife conservation groups
3.3 identify and describe a global issue regarding the consumptive and/or non-consumptive use of wildlife; e.g., conduct research, develop a position, participate in debate
3.4 devise a plan for the use of wildlife; e.g., conduct research, generate alternatives, agree to a workable solution
3.5 demonstrate responsible and ethical actions in relation to wildlife and the environment; e.g., personal actions, leadership roles
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.